Originally Posted by Cory  This is probably a dumb (and possibly already answered, but I couldn't find it through the search function) question, but when ordering a new Haas VMC, it gives you the option for "4th-Axis Drive and Wiring only, for brushless-type rotary tables"
When you purchase a new rotary table from Haas, is the above included? Or do you have to get the option with your machine?
Any insight would be appreciated.
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When you purchase the rotary table the "4th-Axis Drive and Wiring only, for brushless-type rotary tables" is not included because that is a machine option.
I
think it is possible to get this option retrofitted to your machine of you do not have it but I could be wrong.
You can get a control module from Haas that runs from a serial port on the machine. This certainly gives you indexing capability but I do not know if it is capable of full 4th axis operation.
If you just want indexing Haas has a new rotary unit that runs from the user M-Fin output and gives indexing down to 15 degrees.
Whatever way you go make sure you have it straight regarding brushed or brushless rotaries. New machines from Haas now are only brushless 4th axis and if you have or get a brushed rotary you need a converter box.